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Speed with Guy Martin Season 1 Episodes

  • 2013-2016
  • 3 Seasons
  • Documentary
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'Speed with Guy Martin' is a the first British documentary series for 'Channel 4' Television (UK), featuring the daring exploits of motorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin in his various attempts to create speed-based challenges that enable him to explore the boundaries of physics and learn about the science of speed. Whether it's slip-streaming a racing driver to riding a bicycle at more than 100 mph using pedal power, or seeing if he can ride a motorbike across a lake, Guy Martin seeks to find out what makes things go fast by getting his hands dirty in a range of unique engineering projects. Along the way well-known celebrities in the world of speed help him in his challenges.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 2013 - 2014

Episode 1

Britain's Fastest Cyclist

47 mins

We join Guy Martin in the first episode of his new television series. This week, Guy swaps his fast two-wheeled motorcycle for a very fast two-wheeled bicycle, he will attempt to beat the fastest speed of 110 mph (miles per hour). We will see the skill, determination and training that Guy will need if he can accomplish this mammoth challenge. Along the way, Guy will have help and support of some experts in sports and technology.

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Episode 2

Hydroplaning Bike

47 mins

Guy Martin is still on two-wheels but now with an engine again. This time, Guy has his sights set on the furthest distance traveled with a motorcycle over a body of water. This must be accomplished with a near standard motorcycle with a few minor modifications (a specially moulded rear tyre, a single water deflector) and taking place on water at least 1 metre (39 inches) in depth.

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Episode 3

Human Powered Aircraft

47 mins

Guy Martin is back for another punishing challenge, but with a very different twist. This time Guy will attempt to fly faster than the world-record of 28 mph (45.1 kph) in a self-propelled aircraft. From world class engineers, Computer Aided Design (CAD), the lightest materials available and one very determined man to take back the record of nearly 30 years from the German 'Rochelt's.

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Episode 4

World's Fastest Toboggan

47 mins

In the 4th and final episode in this series, Guy Martin has gone from 2 wheels on land, 2 wheels on water and 2 wheels into the air, but now he will have 'NO WHEELS' at all. This time, Guy sets out to break the 'World Speed Record' for the fastest toboggan, as he tries to go down the Pista Riberal ski slope in the Andorran Pyrenees. He must set a new record in excess of 62.25 mph (100.18 km/h) to claim the new record. Along the way, Guy will have some help from world-class leading experts at 'Sheffield Hallam University', Olympic gold medalist 'Amy Williams' and other specialists along the way that could make all the difference.

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